Swim socks are more flexible and will allow ... have a read of our list of the best cold water swimming gloves. Look for high-grade neoprene, typically 2–3mm thick, for the right balance of ...

Tristan Kennedy marvels at the cold-water swimmers braving Dublin’s renowned Forty Foot, and the kit you need to do it ...

Cold water swimming also encourages you to explore ... “You can buy special socks and gloves to wear in the water and a changing towel or dryrobe to help you dry off and get dressed afterwards.

I was taken aback by how intensely mood-lifting that cold water dip had been ... invest in a decent neoprene swim hat. “Socks and gloves are an excellent way of keeping your extremities warmer ...